Easy to make paper purse for birthday party favors, gift cards or just to enjoy as a mini hand bag. A fun paper craft tutorial that anyone can make!
How to Make an Cute Mini Paper Purse
I have finally made a craft tutorial video for how to make this cute Paper Purse! Yay! After doing a few how-to videos, I thought it would be fun to start doing paper crafts and party tutorials.
I’m finally getting used to TALKING to the camera, but please be patient with me on my first tutorials, as I am NOT the best at making high quality videos. You will get the idea even if the screen shakes and things look blurry at times. I hope to learn more as I go along!
Today, I will show you how to make a cute and easy paper purse craft, perfect for party favors, gift card bags or a kids craft activity. Try not to laugh too hard at my southern twang. Ha! Hope ya’ll enjoy this Paper Purse craft tutorial!
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Why You’ll Obsess Over This Paper Purse Craft
1. The Ultimate Scrap-Buster
We all have that “too pretty to toss” stash of cardstock and ribbon scraps. This project is the perfect way to turn those leftovers into something high-end. It’s basically upcycling with a designer twist.
2. One Template, Infinite Personalities
Whether you’re going for a “Boho Chic” look with twine and kraft paper or a “Glitter Glam” vibe for a birthday, this craft is a total chameleon. You can customize the:
- Handle: Use ribbon, pearl beads, or even twisted wire.
- Closure: Add a Velcro dot, a tiny magnet, or a decorative sticker “buckle.”
3. Stress-Free Gifting (That Looks Expensive)
Let’s be real: sliding a gift card into a paper sleeve is fine, but tucking it into a miniature handbag? That’s an experience. It’s perfect for:
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- Birthday Party Favors: Fill them with lip balm and stickers.
- Bridal Showers: The cutest way to hold tea bags or chocolates.
- Teacher Appreciation: A stylish way to say “thanks” with a coffee shop gift card inside.
4. High-Impact, Low-Effort
You don’t need a master’s degree in paper engineering for this. If you can fold and glue, you’re in business. It’s a great “intro to paper crafting” project that makes everyone feel like a pro designer.
Supplies you will need:
- 12 x 12 Scrapbook Paper (I used the rainbow chevron pattern paper and floral paper from my Rainbow Collection in the video. So cute!!)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Toothpick (or Scoring Tool)
- Small Hole Punch
- 3″ Strip of Ribbon or Pipe Cleaners
- Embellishments, Glue Dots or Stickers
Print the directions below in the recipe card. Enjoy this fun craft!
Paper Purse Craft Tutorial | Easy Party Favors
Supplies
- 12 x 12 Scrapbook Paper
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Toothpick
- Small Hole Punch
- 3″ Strip of Ribbon or Pipe Cleaners
- Embellishments
Instructions
- Trim your paper into three 4″ wide strips.
- Flip the paper upside down to mark and score the paper starting from the right side. I used a toothpick to score the paper.
- Measurements are 1″, 3″, 2″ (this will be the bottom), 3″ and the rest will be the purse flap.
- Fold the paper and punch 2 holes into the top of the purse for the strap.
- Add ribbon into the holes for the strap. Tie a knot in the ribbon under the flap and trim off any extra.
- Trim your purse flap into a shape and add an embellishment, sticker or glue dot to hold the flap in place.
- Use a glue dot to hold a bag of goodies into the purse for party favors.
THE PURSE IS GREAT I LOVE IT X
These are amazing! So great for a little girls party.
What a cute idea!
Those purses are so cute! I also love the video. I can't wait to try it. My little girls are so excited when they saw the video as well. -http://www.westeastimports.com/
Very nice. They are so sweet for any age group. Old and young. Thank you so very much for sharing.
So cute!
These purses are adorable and so it that photo! you look like Cindy Lou Who 🙂
new subbie:)